Upstream drilling news

Aquaterra Energy awarded early-stage subsea analysis contracts with INPEX in Indonesia.

This transaction strengthens Petrobras’ exploratory activities on the African continent, with the purpose of portfolio diversification, and is aligned with the company’s long-term strategy, aiming to replenish oil and gas reserves through exploration of new frontiers and partnership operations.

The project is located in the western Pearl River Mouth Basin, with an average water depth of approximately 150 m.

Expro sets offshore World Record with heaviest casing string deployment.

The West Gemini secured a contract with Sonangol Exploração & Produção, S.A. for work in Angola with an estimated duration of 284 days, expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.

Serica Energy plc has announced the first lifting of oil from the Triton FPSO since the resumption of production is underway.

Shelf Drilling, Ltd has announced that it has secured a 1 year contract extension for the Shelf Drilling Tenacious jack-up rig for drilling operations offshore West Africa.

Aker BP has successfully completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery that adds substantial new resources to the Yggdrasil area.

The vessel will be used during the Pre-Operational Assessment (APO), scheduled to begin on 24 August.

The field is the largest in the country in reserves and the second in production volume.